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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.26 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.26 and 143.16 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.26 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.26 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.26 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 39,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,405.86/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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